chastised

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or reprimand (someone) for misbehavior or fault.

  - "After breaking the vase, her mother chastised her severely."
  - "The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chastised
astonished , chastened , distressed , impressed

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Variants

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chastise , chastised , chastisement , chastisements , chastiser , chastisers , chastises , chastising

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Etymology

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From Old French castiser, from caste 'chastisement' + -er 'a suffix forming verbs from nouns'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chastise' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, chastising a child is seen as a necessary part of their upbringing and development.

3. The word 'chastise' is often used interchangeably with 'reprimand' or 'scold', but they have slightly different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chastisement: The act of punishing or scolding someone for wrongdoing.

2. Reprimand: A formal or official reproof or censure.

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Culture

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The word 'chastised' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict scenes of punishment and discipline. In some cases, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the emotional impact of criticism or rebuke.

How to Memorize "chastised"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of scolding or reprimanding someone. Imagine yourself in a situation where you have to correct someone's mistake or misbehavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chastised' with the feeling of being reprimanded or scolded. Think of a time when you have been criticized or corrected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C Criticize, A Admonish, S Scold, T Teach'.

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